The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-15
MONARCHY FOR FRANCE.
Tho Count of Paris Evolves Dazzling Scheme
for n Successor to the RepubIic

The Count of Paris Evolves n Dazzling Scheme
for n Successor to the Republic.
PARIS, Sept 14.-The Count of Paris, in
manifesto. approved the recent action of the
Royalists in the Chamber Of Deputies, but says:
The apparent calm i'll conceals the perils of
the future All-powerfui electoral considera-
tions dominate Parliament and sterilize all
efforts to adjust finances. The insta-
bility of the executive isolates France
in Europe The ascendent faction Expresses the
remainder. Nobody has onhdence in the
morrow. The situation imposes duties upon the
monarchists In the country, who. unshackled,
like those in Parliament by limited mandate.
must show France how necessary it is and how
easy it would be to restore the monarchy, and
must her against imaginary dangers
and prove that transition can be legally effected.
In vain does Congress proclaim the eternity of
the Republic. The day France clearly manifests
her wishes. obstacle or procedure will prevent
revival OF the monarchy. Experiences, however,
Riveo small ground for hope for peaceful
transition. History furnishes many rea sons
by which to forsee of those violent crises
which seem Of periodical character in the life of
q nation"
The count proceeds to predict that Republican
IMPROVEMENT may provoke such a crisis. when
the monarchy will be the instrument with which to
restore order and concord. The present moment.
no says. is favorable for utsering warning that
such a monarchy will not mark return to the
past ne tnen sketches n REFORMED monarchy
suited to progressive ideas. in which stability
and true liberty would be secured by a Constit-
uent Assembly. or by popular vote, adding that
although unusual under monarchy,
the last form is the sol
emn. affording solid foundations for
constitution Such government would
have nothing 20 fear from direct consultation
with the nation The choice of deputies would
be by direct universal suffrage. Dwelling upon
the advantages of strong government and
mouarchical control compared with republican
uncontrol the count states that equal authority
will belong to the Senate. which will be partly
elective. and that between the two assemblies
royalty will be enlightened and guided, con-
demned to subssrvence. The budget instead
OF being voted annually, will be made
subject TO annual amendment by
agreement among the three powers in the state.
Thus no fresh tax will be imposed ex-
pense Incurred without the consent OF the ma
tons electors who will also discuss all questions
of interast to the country At the time
able to suddenly paralyze public life and
tional policy. The ministers will feel them
selves free from this fear one day. They will
no longer be responsible to omnipotent
chamber. The new monarchy will be able to
satisfy. at the same time, the conservative
needs and the passion for equality.
The Count promises to reduce the military
burdens, to restore religious liberty, both as
worship and education; shelter the army from
political influence by appointing a permanent
ing classes, and retain all liberties secured I'M
der the republic The manifesto concludes.
May all good citizens whose hopes have been
deceived. whose interests have been comprorn-
ised and whose couseeuces have been wounded
By the present regime. Join the laborers OF the
frat hour. and prepare for the common saliva
ton; may they second the efforts of him who
viii be king Of all and first servant OF France